Finatal is working with a £11M t/o consumer men’s fashion business. They have a proven track record of consistent sales and EBITDA growth.
The Opportunity
This is a varied role, assisting in leading multiple aspects of the finance function, with a broad remit encompassing reporting, business partnering, budgeting, forecasting and statutory responsibility. This role will assist in delivering month-end and year-end reporting; the audit and statutory accounts process; and will play an active role in helping to drive process improvements and efficiency gains. Looking for technical focussed candidates who will oversee finance operations & report directly into CFO.
The Responsibilities
- Play a leading role in producing consolidated results within deadlines.
- Assisting in the delivery of the Board pack presentation including writing analytical commentary, reporting and providing insight.
Key month end responsibility, including:
- Monthly P&L variance analysis versus comparatives and budgets with a focus on Sales to GP
- Review of product profitability and margin reporting
- Departmental business review packs and reporting
- Assisting in preparation of draft results
- Responsibility for submission of UK results into parent group consolidation system
- Play a leading role in reporting to ultimate parent group
- Assisting the group audit ensuring all group wide deliverables are produced within the timeframe and being a key point of contact for the auditors
- Assist in the compilation of statutory accounts ensuring filing within appropriate deadlines.
- Help to establish, maintain and continuously improve effective internal controls and financial policies and procedures for the group, ensuring adherence to the group’s governance and risk management frameworks.
- Business partnering and P&L review with heads of departments
The Requirements
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- Knowledge of Business Central ERP solution, with Xero and or Cin7 being desirable.
- Strong quantitative orientation, as evidenced by academic background or prior quantitative work experience.
- Experience as finance manager or controller in clothing or fashion industries
